A T Changes at Work

There are four big A T-related changes for those entering the workforce:

1. No more IEPs! Accommodations are available only to those employees who choose to disclose their disability.
2. No more IEP meetings! If you are having problems with a work task or an accommodation it is up to you to let your employer know before it affects your job performance.
3. You are now responsible for anticipating your assistive technology needs.
4. You are now responsible for requesting accommodations.

There may be tasks that in the past someone has helped you complete. If you owned the right assistive technology, could you complete these on your own?

If you are completing the worksheet as you go through the module, take some time now to complete Step 2. In the section “Items not listed” you can list tasks not included in Step 1 of the worksheet or A T that you feel may help you at work.